Scunthorpe United v Shrewsbury Town: Iron will make changes for Checkatrade Trophy game

SCUNTHORPE United manager Graham Alexander has confirmed he will make changes for tonight's Checkatrade Trophy match against Shrewsbury.
The Iron manager made the maximum six changes for the first match in the competition, a 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough under-23s, and plans to do the same tonight.
However, despite promising to make the changes, Alexander said everybody in the side is still itching to play.
"We will change a few players to give the lads who are banging on the door opportunities," Alexander said.
"It also allows us to rest a couple of the lads who have played... read more

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